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SP55 EBK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,349 mi
Last recorded150,349 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 EBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 150,349 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 150,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 131,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 114,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front grill broken

Fail 19 Sep 2011 114,655 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front grill broken

wear on front discs

Pass 22 Sep 2010 96,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear part of n/s front inner wing guard slightly adrift [out of retaining screw]

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades not clearing very well.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,909 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SP55 EBK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP55 EBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP55 EBK registered?

SP55 EBK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is SP55 EBK safe to buy?

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